Can you keep Xbox Live games?

Yes. This does not impact any Xbox 360 games you downloaded before October 2022. The Xbox 360 Games with Gold titles you've claimed are yours to keep on your Xbox account, regardless of whether you continue your subscription.

Do I lose my games if I cancel Xbox Live?

You'll no longer be able to access your Games with Gold titles if you cancel your subscription. However, if you decide to renew your subscription at any time, you'll be able to access and play your previously redeemed Games with Gold titles again.

Do Xbox Live free games expire?

Xbox Live Gold digital codes (not including trial memberships) do not expire, so you can keep the code until you need it.

Can you keep your games if you get a new Xbox?

Network transfer lets one Xbox console copy games and apps from another console, so long as they're on the same home network. Copying this way can be faster than downloading another copy of the same game or app.

Do you keep the games you got from deals with Xbox Live Gold when you lose live gold?

Once purchased, you will own the 360 games forever, however the games for Xbox One are only “owned" as long as you have an active Gold subscription. If you let the subscription lapse, the games become unplayable until you renew.

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How long do I get to keep Xbox Live Gold games?

This does not impact any Xbox 360 games you downloaded before October 2022. The Xbox 360 Games with Gold titles you've claimed are yours to keep on your Xbox account, regardless of whether you continue your subscription.

How do I keep game pass games forever?

They remain available for your use for as long as you have an Xbox Gold membership. If you drop to the free Silver level or delete your account entirely, then you will not be able to keep using these games unless you outright purchase them.

What to do if you get a new Xbox and your games are gone?

- Select Profile & system > Settings > System > Console info. - Select Reset console. Once that is done, you'll need to sign into the console using your Microsoft account credentials. If the issue is with your console, that should fix it.

Do you still own a game if you download it through Xbox Game Pass and then unsubscribe from game pass?

Games you install using Xbox Game Pass only remain playable once they've left the Game Pass catalogue if you buy them – and you get a hefty discount when you buy games as an Xbox Game Pass subscriber.

What happens if you don't renew Xbox Live Gold?

When this happens, you lose access to the subscription and its benefits. For example, if a renewal charge fails for your Xbox Live Gold subscription, you are locked out, and online multiplayer only works in free-to-play games. When this happens, you also lose your offer for Games with Gold.

Can you not buy Xbox Live Gold for a year anymore?

Microsoft has confirmed that it is no longer selling one-year Xbox Live Gold subscriptions, leading to speculation about the future. “At this time, Xbox has decided to remove the 12 months Xbox Live Gold SKU from the Microsoft Online Store,” a Microsoft statement explains.

What games no longer require Xbox Live?

Is game Pass worth it?

If you're someone that enjoys both PC and Console Gaming, Game Pass Ultimate is worth upgrading to. Some games are better on certain formats, and the cloud gaming and Gold features built-in means you're still getting a good deal.

What do you lose when you cancel Xbox Live?

By canceling your Xbox Live Gold subscription, understand that you'll be losing access to all your previous benefits of the service. In the future, multiplayer for most games and other Xbox Live Gold services will be inaccessible, including access to free titles previously obtained via Games with Gold.

What happens if I buy a game on Xbox that I already own?

When you pre-order a game, for instance, and your purchase includes an additional game or content that's not an add-on to an owned game, you'll need to install the additional content from the Store. Note Downloading content that you already own from the Store doesn't require you to pay for it.

Can you play games after they leave Game Pass?

If a game leaves the Xbox Game Pass library, you will no longer have access to it through the subscription service. You will need to purchase the game separately or find another way to obtain it in order to continue playing. What was the first ever game you played?

Do you permanently own Game Pass games?

Games you install using Xbox Game Pass remain playable once they've left the Game Pass catalog only when you buy them—and you get a hefty discount when you buy games as an Xbox Game Pass subscriber. When you buy games at a discount, those games are yours to keep.

How long do most games stay on Game Pass?

How long do games typically stay on there for? They usual stay around for about a year/18 months but some stay longer. The GTA games often have quite short stays, about 3 months.

What is Xbox Live Gold vs Game Pass?

For now, you need Xbox Live Gold to play any online multiplayer games except for certain free-to-play games such as Fortnite, Rocket League and Apex Legends. But here's the important takeaway: Xbox Game Pass (see below) includes Xbox Live Gold, and adds access to dozens of games, too.

Is Xbox Live Gold permanent?

Can you keep Xbox Gold games forever? As long as you have an Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, you will have access to every Games with Gold game you purchased.

How does Xbox Live Gold work?

As an Xbox Live Gold Member, you get the most advanced multiplayer, bonus games, and exclusive member discounts in Microsoft Store. With Xbox Live Gold, you can stay connected with friends, family, and Xbox Live members around the world. Sign in for your available offers.

Why is there no more 12 month Xbox Live Gold?

Microsoft offered no reason as to why it has dropped the 12-month subscription option. It has been speculated this is an effort to shift more people towards Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

How much is one year of Game Pass Ultimate?

Get an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S console, plus 24 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, starting at $24.99 a month for 24 months.

How much is Xbox Game Pass annually?

Meanwhile, an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership includes Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold. The annual price of Game Pass Ultimate ($180/year) is equal to the yearly cost of subscribing to Live Gold ($60/year) and the basic Game Pass for console or PC ($120/year).